UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship for African Students 2022-2023

This scholarship is a singular award for the UK academic year September 2022 to September 2023. It is funded by UCL’s Global Engagement Office. The scholarship is administered via AHRI and is for applicants whose academic background and interests are aligned with the programmes of research at AHRI.

This opportunity is open to applicants who permanently reside in South Africa. Applicants must have a high-quality academic record to be considered for this opportunity.

Candidates will go through a competitive round of selection at AHRI and the successful candidate will be nominated to go through to the UCL selection. Application for acceptance onto a MSc taught course is separate, and the AHRI nominee will be guided through this process.

About Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is a multidisciplinary, independent research institute based across two sites in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Our goal is to become a source of fundamental discoveries into the susceptibility, transmission and cure of HIV, TB and related diseases. We also seek ways to improve diagnosis, prevention and treatment. To achieve this, we bring together leading researchers from different fields, use cutting edge science to improve people’s health, and help to train the next generation of African scientists. Our research is tru... read more

UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship

• Full UCL tuition fees for a one-year full-time taught master’s degree.
• A round-trip economy air fare to and from the UK.
• A monthly stipend to cover housing and living costs for 50 weeks.
• National Health Service (NHS) surcharge and Tier 4 visa costs.

Requirements for UCL/AHRI Masters Scholarship Qualification

The candidate:

• Must be permanently based in South Africa at the time of application.
• Must hold a valid passport at the time of application.
• Must have an Honours degree equivalent to a Bachelor (Honours) degree with Second Class Division 1 Honours or 70% in an appropriate subject.
• The successful applicant will need to be in London to start their chosen course in September 2022.

Documents Required for Application

• Academic transcript
•  CV

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit AHRI website